Linkkien

Linkkien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun linkki, which refers to a hyperlink or URL. It is used to express possession or relation to multiple links, such as in phrases like verkkosivuston linkkien hallinta (the management of the site's links) or linkkien määrä (the number of links).

Etymology and usage: Linkki is a loanword from English link. In Finnish, its standard plural is linkit, while the genitive plural is linkkien. The form is common in computing, web development, and digital communication, where multiple hyperlinks are routinely discussed or described.

Grammatical notes: Linkkien functions as a genitive plural noun, appearing in noun phrases that describe attributes or relationships of several links. It occurs in idiomatic and formal contexts alike, including documentation, manuals, and commentary about websites or documents containing multiple hyperlinks. Noun agreement and modifiers follow Finnish grammar rules, with adjectives and possessives matching the genitive plural form.

Examples:

- Sivuston linkkien hallinta on tärkeää.

- Verkkosivun linkkien määrä on kasvanut viime vuosina.

- Tietoturvan kannalta linkkien oikeellisuus on tarkistettava.

See also: The related forms include linkin (singular genitive) and linkit (nominative plural). As a general term, linkki and its inflected forms are widely used in Finnish technology and Internet discourse.